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Jun. 30, 2025

Members Only - UMWA Reaches Agreement with Bella Healthcare

  The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and Bella Healthcare have reached an agreement. Effective February 17, 2025, Local 2003…

Jun. 27, 2025

Remembering Ludlow

Source: World Journal Date: June 26, 2025   Hundreds gathered at UMWA site for 111th annual memorial ceremony   LUDLOW…

Jun. 25, 2025

Union Plus: Legal Program

Open Enrollment: Legal support at a price you can afford.   Need legal help? Get premium legal services for just $22.95/month —…

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Apr. 23, 2025

Canada’s National Day of Mourning

Canada’s National Day of Mourning, observed annually on April 28, is a solemn day dedicated to remembering workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or suffered illness as a result of workplace-related incidents. Initiated by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) in 1984, the day serves not only as a time for reflection but also […]

Apr. 18, 2025

Closure of MSHA inspectors’ office in Ontario County leaves future of mine safety inspections uncertain

Source: News 10 NBC Date: April 16, 2025   GENEVA, N.Y. – The Trump administration’s efforts to cut expenses have led to the cancellation of hundreds of federal leases, including one in Ontario County. This lease termination affects a federal agency responsible for miner safety, raising concerns about the future of inspections in the region. […]

Apr. 3, 2025

Protect America’s Workforce Act

We support Representatives Fitzpatrick and Golden’s bipartisan bill because protecting workers’ rights and ensuring government efficiency should go hand in hand. Stripping collective bargaining rights under the guise of improving performance is a misguided approach that threatens workplace stability and morale.   The Protect America’s Workforce Act takes a smarter path —preserving bargaining rights where […]

Apr. 3, 2025

NIOSH layoffs to have direct effects on coal miners

Source: MSN Date: April 2, 2025   https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/coal-miners-impacted-by-niosh-layoffs/vi-AA1CbdSE?t=17&ocid=socialshare   CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Following layoffs at Morgantown’s NIOSH location this week, organizations are speaking out to let the public know of the effects it will have in different industries, including coal mining. NIOSH’s Morgantown location is responsible specifically for the respiratory disease division that monitors coal dust […]

Apr. 3, 2025

UMWA says NIOSH layoffs could affect coal mining safety

Source: WDTV Date: April 2, 2025   MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) – The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Morgantown will soon be scaled back significantly, and employees aren’t the only ones worried about the layoffs. Coal miners used research from NIOSH daily to keep themselves safe. Now with the jobs gone, they’re worried […]

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